Unidentifiable Marks on large oversize serving Tray

[Surfne1]

I am seeking information on the following mark. The piece is a large tray 29 1/2 handle to handle, with 18 1/2"
I believe it is Silver plate but do not know. I am seeking any information on maker and origin. Other items found are stamped "Made in Sheffield England"
Any help is appreciated.





Thank you in advance for any information.
Surfne1

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

To my knowledge that is a still to be identified silver plater's mark.

Are you saying that you have others items with this mark that also have "Made in Sheffield England" applied to them?

Trev.

[Surfne1]

Hello and thank you,

I am sorry for the confusion. The large tray is the only piece that I found the marks I posted. I was making reference to a "Made in Sheffield" mark I have found on other items in our collection. I have photos here that shows the other mark in question. I am assuming they too are silver plate marks but don't know. It is interesting because I have another pot that has the identical mark "Made in Sheffield" yet below it there is an additional "EPNS", not shown in the photos below. I understand the plating mark on one but the other here I don't know if it could be sterling. Thank you for your help.




Surfne1

[dragonflywink]

Hi ~ The tray is almost certainly American silverplate, most likely mid-20th century - have seen that mark attributed to Continental Silver of Brooklyn, NY, and it seems quite likely, given the resemblance to another of their marks, but haven't seen a verified identification or done any real research. The teapot is silverplate rather than sterling, which would bear proper British hallmarks.

~Cheryl

[Surfne1]

Cheryl

Thank you. It makes a little sense. I believe the tray and tea pot belonged to my great grandmother. They were from Oxford, MA. Both items were passed down to my mother. I am 60 so I believe they are vintage. I did find the mark you made reference to being from Continental listed as a "unidentifiable American Silver plate mark". The tray is very heavy. The tea pot is interesting in that I can't find any manufacture associated with the mark. The small triangular shape has my attention yet I am just learn and a bit lost.
Thank you for your response

Brad